ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS & VACCINATIONS

REQUIRED FOR SERVICE

IN THE CANAL ZONE

 

Traveling By Sea:

Berthing Card
Hallidale

Berthing Card
Empire Ken

 

Berthing Card
SS Atlantis

 

Berthing Card
HT Lancashire

 

John Rowling was not only issued his berth .........

 

 

But also his meal ticket

 

Or By Air - Keeping you informed

 

 

 

 

Carry your indenty certificate

Don't loose your Pass

Or your Driving Permit

 

Send the offical postcard home

 

to let them know your new address

Get that anti-cholera jab

And check that smallpox vaccination certifcate

 

 

So you can book that time-off in Alexandria

 

And maybe re-book again for your next leave

In the meantime get qualified

 

 

And always get written permission
- even if it is to ride a bicycle

 

 

Get that Special Cash Payment

 

 

For 10 Shillings

 

But keep an eye on your Statement

 

 

As your Release Date is due

 

You may be off to Cyprus

Or back on that boat again

But remember that watch or camera that you bought will cost you at Customs when you get back

Your Travel Permit isready and you are off home - A good job done?
So that's it?

Don't believe a word of it - for that's when they tell you

You are now on Reserve!! And could be back!

And finally - Dischage from National Service

What did they say about you?

“Clean, smart, honest, sober, reliable and trustworthy. A quiet young man who has worked hard in his trade. He is a useful man in a Control Office where he has had a lot of experience. He is a fair sportsman interested in soccer, cricket and swimming. He gives of his best at all times”

That is how they described Anthony C. Poole ex: RAOC at Geneifa when he was finally discharged in September 1953

 

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